Gummy Smile Treatment in Calgary SW
Gummy Smile Treatment
A gummy smile – where excessive gum tissue is visible when you smile – is one of the most treatable cosmetic dental concerns. At Westside, we offer two effective pathways: soft tissue laser recontouring to permanently reshape the gumline, or a neuromodulator injection to relax the upper lip muscle that pulls the lip upward when smiling. Both are quick, minimally invasive, and produce natural-looking results.
How we treat it: Laser gum recontouring uses our Solea soft tissue laser to precisely reshape the gumline – revealing more of the tooth surface and creating a more balanced smile. The procedure takes approximately 30-60 minutes and requires no stitches. Healing is fast and comfortable. For patients whose gummy smile is caused by lip hypermobility (the lip rises too high when smiling), a small amount of neuromodulator above the lip can limit how high it lifts – effectively reducing visible gum without touching the gum tissue at all.
Dental care at Westside is provided by Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist and Dental Director, in West Springs, Calgary SW. We follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide and accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). New patients welcome – no referral needed.
How Westside helps with gummy smile treatment
Every dental concern at Westside starts with an exam with Dr. Zubaida Hussain – digital X-rays or CBCT imaging where needed – and a plan you understand before anything begins. Many routine treatments are needle-free with the Solea laser, crowns can be made the same day with CEREC, and sedation is available for anxious patients.
We are in West Springs, Calgary SW – Suite 1120, 930 – 85th Street SW – serving Aspen Woods, Cougar Ridge, Springbank and the surrounding communities.
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Questions we hear about gummy smile treatment
Do I need a referral?
No. Book online or call (587) 288-8190 – new patients are welcome and you will be seen by our dentist for an exam first.
Is it covered by my dental insurance?
We follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide, accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), bill most dental insurers directly and explain any portion that is not covered before treatment begins.
I am nervous about dental work. What are my options?
Needle-free Solea laser treatment for many procedures, and sedation dentistry when it helps. Tell us when you book and we will plan the visit around it.
Content reviewed by Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist, and Dr. Sabah Jarullah, family physician, at Westside, West Springs, Calgary SW — last reviewed September 2026. Educational information only; it does not replace an assessment with your provider.
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